Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game that takes you on a journey of human evolution. The game is set in Neogene period Africa, spanning from 10 million to 2 million years ago. The game’s creator, Panache Digital Games, has created an exhilarating adventure that begins "Before Us" and advances your clan to the next generation.

The game's main objective is to explore, expand, and evolve to increase the chances of survival for your clan. You must make crucial discoveries and hone physical abilities that will be passed down to future generations. You can also choose to focus on specific attributes or take a more balanced approach to survival. Your choices will determine the fate of your clan and the story that unfolds.